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Among other things to be looked for in this examination are,-impaired eyesight and hearing (these tests to be given by the teacher), skin diseases, adenoids, enlarged tonsils, decayed teeth, condition of the hair and scalp, any affection of throat and lungs, curvature of spine, or any deformity, and any symptoms which may develop to the disadvantage. of the child or the school.
He should inspect the water supply and the sanitary condition of school rooms and out-buildings.
While the medical inspector has no power to' compel the parent to treat the child, yet by reporting to and ad-
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vising with the parent he has a great opportunity for bring- ing about the remedy and removing obstacles which might otherwise cling to the child for years or for life. Enough time and money should be given to this most vital work to thoroughly examine each child and to keep in close touch with his physical welfare.
In this connection I would call your attention to the law pertaining to vaccination.
I have to report here also that the old water pail and dipper have been done away with and individual drinking · cups and sanitary fauceted water containers are in use throughout the schools.
Text Books.
There is need of new text books in two subjects, i. e., Arithmetic and Geography. The Dodge Geography for the fourth grade was in use in some schools three years ago and two Grammar Schools and the Intermediate have been using Dodge books for the past year. A complete change is now needed.
The report of the High School Principal and the Super- visor of Music and Drawing follows, together with the usual statistics.
Conclusion.
In conclusion I wish to state very clearly that I am first, last and always for the best good of all the schools. Whatever will further the cause of education to the uplift and betterment of our children; whatever will aid in fitting the boy or girl to be a better citizen and to lead a better and more profitable life, I am in favor of that thing. Education, true education, is what we are striving to give our children.
I wish to express my gratitude to the members of the
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Committee, teachers and citizens for their very cordial sup- port during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
LORING G. WILLIAMS.
Harwich, January 2, 1911.
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HIGH SCHOOL REPORT.
Mr. Loring G. Williams, Superintendent of Schools :
On coming to Harwich last April, I found the school in very good condition, and it has been my endeavor to keep it up to its high standard.
The curriculum adopted in September is, I think, well adapted to the needs of the school; but in order to be car- ried out successfully there should be another regular teach- er. The interest shown by the present class in Stenography and Typewriting should warrant its continuance.
The attendance has been good. The falling off at the end of the Fall term was due, for the most part, to the unusually bad storms. Our present enrollment, although decreased by six, is somewhat larger than that of last year, and is made up of an earnest class of boys and girls.
One thing I would urge is a closer co-operation between the homes and the school. It is a great help to the teacher to know that the parents are interested in his work.
The work done in the main room during the Christmas vacation has improved the appearance of the room wonder- fully. It cannot result in anything but a benefit to school and community. The building badly needs a new floor and new desks. The old double ones, besides being in bad con- dition, are not conducive to the best work on the part of the students.
In closing. I wish to express my appreciation for the kind and helpful spirit in which you have responded to my many calls for assistance.
JAMES L. JORDAN,
Principal.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC.
To Mr. Loring G. Williams, Superintendent of Schools :
It is with pleasure that I present my second report of music in the Harwich schools.
Looking back a year and comparing the present, I can sincerely report that the music course is now on a more stable basis. The fundamentals of pitch and rhythm have been taught with greater care.
I wish to say something about the aims and methods of procedure of the new educational system which I have introduced in the schools. It is devoted to the sight trans- lation of the printed page of music secured by thorough mastery of the fundamental elements of time, tune, and no- tation as the only true means to the end,-true musical expression. It places music in the schools upon a more educational basis. If intelligently carried out it causes music to be as great a factor as any other subject in the elementary and secondary curricula in the training of the intellect and will in developing the power of concentration and teaching of self-control.
Thus music should be recognized as a study, a substan- tial study, not a mere drill or easy subject to be mastered by repetition. Under proper treatment, music should be ac- credited as a major subject of equal value with other aca- demic subjects. A few children have defective organs. A few cannot discriminate among colors or among sounds. A few have defective vocal organs. Perhaps a large number are defective as to mathematical ability. From a standpoint of the capabilities of students, music should be put on a par with the other subjects.
Respectfully submitted,
INGRID E. EKMAN.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF DRAWING.
To Mr. Loring G. Williams, Superintendent of Schools :
It gives me great pleasure to present my second report of drawing in the Harwich schools.
An intelligent appreciation of this art is developing and the individual results are forthcoming with marked degree of efficiency. Much of this progress is due to the hearty co-operation of the teachers and Superintendent, together with the aid of new supplies.
The outline of subjects in general is the same as last year. But I would suggest more accentuation on the manual training in the art course as a brief preliminary to any industrial work that the individual student may take up in later life.
Our work is along two lines ;- first, the instruction and practice given in the period devoted to the subject; second, the application of knowledge gained and the use of drawing as a help to expression in all lines of school work.
Respectfully submitted,
INGRID E. EKMAN.
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COMMENCEMENT, 1910.
Harwich High School.
Friday, July 1. Commencement Exercises in Exchange Hall, 2 P. M.
Class of 1910.
Latin Scientific Course.
Annie Cranston Baker,
Emma Louise Nickerson,
Ida Moody Taylor.
English Course.
Clarence Linwood Berry,
Stanley Young Mecarta.
Principal-James L. Jordan.
Assistant-M. Lois Stone.
Class Motto : "Veritas Vincit."
Class Colors : Red and Gold.
Class Flower :
, Daisy.
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ROLL OF HONOR.
Pupils neither absent nor tardy.
Three Terms.
High School-Homer P. Robbins.
Center Intermediate-Florence Bassett, Earle Crabe, Ralph Williams.
West Grammar-Joseph S. Berry, Agnes I. Bulman.
West Primary-Reese Lothrop.
Port Primary-Christene Nickerson, Howard Burgess.
East Grammar-Ralph W. Cashen, Beatrice E. Eldredge, Alice K. Nickerson, Clara P. Pierce.
East Primary-Alton Pierce.
Two Terms.
High School-Irene Ellis.
Centre Grammar-Helen Cook, Lena Sparrow, Norwell Phillips.
Centre Intermediate-Alice Walker, Frances Rogers, Dwight Emery, Selestine Sparrow.
West Grammar-Irving H. Berry, Mercie G. Cahoon, Cath- erine J. Kelley, Esmond F. Lothrop, Abbott W. Sim- mons.
Port Grammar-Gladys Taylor, Alice Walker.
Port Primary-Elsie Harding.
East Grammar-LeRoy E. Nickerson, Joseph H. Nickerson, Theodore Nickerson, Dorrance G. Jerauld.
East Primary-Wendell Nickerson.
North Grammar-Earl Parker.
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One Term.
High School-Annie Baker, Ida Taylor, Lawrence Stevens, Laura Cahoon, Parker Cahoon, Gladyce Chase, Olivia Jerauld, Simon Kendrick, Helen Hunt, Walter Love- land, James Morris, Gertrude Phillips, Lorraine Ryder, Stanley Mecarta, Sabra Newcomb, Grace Williams.
Centre Grammar -- Ruth Mecarta, Eleanor Williams, Horace Atkins.
Centre Intermediate-Robert Farris, Earle Bassett, Earle White.
West Grammar-Sidney D. Cahoon, Minnie C. Chase, Marion H. Crowell, Emma P. Kendrick, Abbie C. Nickerson, Ora C. Wixon.
West Primary-Ethel Whittemore, Darius M. Nickerson, Esther D. Cahoon, Annie S. Spindle.
Port Grammar-Elizabeth Newcomb, Avis Allen, Clinton Robbins, Grace Buck, Fallon Mahan, Norman Sisson, Albert Walker.
Port Primary-Leslie Nickerson, Melvin Burgess.
East Grammar-Thomas Sanborn.
East Primary-Bernice Kendrick, John Sanborn, Robert Sanborn, Lucile Nickerson, Pauline Nickerson, Gorham Nickerson.
Pleasant Lake-John Poutter, Mary Atkins, Annie Silva, Elsie Cahoon, Archie Cahoon.
North Grammar-Lamont Smith.
North Primary-Joseph Nunes, Edna Walker.
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GRAMMAR SCHOOL PROMOTIONS.
East Harwich.
Beatrice E. Eldridge, Alice K. Nickerson, Joseph H. Nickerson, Helen Jerauld.
Harwichport.
Avis M. Allen,
Grace E. Buck, Rachel Phillips, Laban Snow, Mirella Walker.
West Harwich.
Ethan A. Bearse,
Irving H. Berry,
Catherine J. Kelley,
Abbie C. Nickerson,
Horace F. Wixon,
Everett H. McMillan,
Harwich Centre.
Majorie Harriman,
Eleanor Underwood, Lena M. Sparrow, Eleanor K. Williams,
Horace K. Atkins, '.
Amasa T. Rogers, Charles S. Smith, William Guider, Theodore Hunt,
Boys, 11; girls, 13; total, 24.
STATISTICS OF ATTENDANCE FOR SCHOOL YEAR ENDING JUNE 1910.
TEACHER
WHERE EDUCATED
NAME OF SCHOOL
Enrollment
Average
Membership
Average
Attendance
Percentage of
Attendance
Half Day
Absences
Tardinesses
Dismissals
Visits by
School Officers
Visits by Others
Howard W. Howes, Prin.
(2 terms)
James L. Jordan, Prin.
High School
49
45.38
42.24 93.10 1267
113
85
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69
(1 term)
M. Lois Stone, Asst.
Wellesley
Mildred H. Murphy (special)
Burdetts
Hattie F. Weeks
Dean Academy
Center Grammar
42
34.60
31.52 91.27
816 804
69 127
45 34
23
56
Grace M. Ward (1 term)
Center Intermediate
38
35.60
32.90 92.30
Abington High
-
Center Primary
37
30.20
26.80 88.88|1370
234
13
20
42
West Grammar
22
21.50
20.70 96.17
275
14
15
25
96
Mrs. Helen R. Ellis
Boston & Bridgewater Nor.
West Primary
15
13.26
12.01|91.64
359
33
5
26
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Harwich High, Mass.
Port Grammar
21
20.15
19.02 94.30
377
64
1
20|139
Alvin W. Bearse
State College
Port Primary
23
18.24
16.58 90.71
598
65
12
26 108
M. Gertrude Lane
Farmington, Me., Nor.
East Grammar
18
18.00
16.70 92.80
362
11
13
13
78
East Primary
24
21.50
20.25 94.20
255
20
3
32
61
Myra A. Chase Angelica Gamboa
Salem Normal
Pleasant Lake
23
18.90
16.20 86.00
984
219
10
20
51
North Grammar
19
16.80
15.00|90.00
793
91
4
40
49
Providence Normal
North Primary
27
24.00
24.22 87.50 1219
106
27
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68
358 318.13 294.14 92.40 9479 1166 267 341 698
Totals,
Amherst
Bates
Bridgewater Normal
Florence L. Blakeman
Bridgewater Normal
Florence B. Corey Lizzie A. Nickerson
Gloucester Training
Harwich Schools
Mrs. C. E. Lothrop
(substitute)
Caroline M. Holbrook
Bridgewater Normal
Bridgewater Normal
Bridgewater Normal
Alberta M. Howes Irene Baker
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56
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SCHOOL CALENDAR, 1911.
Winter Term.
High School opens January 2, closes March 24, 12 weeks.
Grades open January 9, close March 24,
11 weeks.
Spring Term.
High School opens April 3, closes June 30, 13 weeks.
Grades open April 10, close June 23, 11 weeks.
Fall Term.
High School opens Sept. 11, closes Dec. 22, 15 weeks.
Grades open October 2, close December 22, 12 weeks.
Vacations Within the Year.
High School: One week at Christmas; one week at Easter. Grades: Two weeks at Christmas; two weeks at Easter.
BROOKS MEDAL.
Extract From the Will of Henry C. Brooks.
"One thousand dollars to be placed at interest under the direction of the Selectmen of the Town of Harwich, Mass., the income of which is to be annually expended for a suitable medal for every school in town, to be donated each year to the pupil in each school who is most proficient in composition and letter writing, and most excellent of behav- ior, to be determined by the teacher or teachers of each school."
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BROOKS MEDAL WINNERS, 1909-1910.
Olivia Jerauld, High School, sophomore class. Edna L. Nickerson, Centre Grammar, grade 7. Hazel F. Winn, Centre Intermediate, grade 5. Violet B. Ellis, Centre Primary, grade 2.
Irving H. Berry, West Grammar, grade 8. Darius M. Nickerson, West Primary, grade 4. Avis M. Allen, Port Grammar, grade 8.
Elsie J. Harding, Port Primary, grade 4.
Beatrice E. Eldredge, East Grammar, grade 8.
Lillian G. Betts, East Primary, grade 4 . Lamont E. Smith, North Grammar, grade 5. Bessie M. Gonsalves, North Primary, grade 3. Mary C. Atkins, Pleasant Lake Primary, grade 4.
GENERAL STATISTICS.
1. Population of town, census of 1900, 2,334.
2. Population of town, census of 1910, 2,115.
3. Loss in population in ten years, 219.
4. Number of persons between the ages of 5 to 15, Septem- ber 1, 1900, 368.
5. Number of persons between ages of 5 and 15, Septem- ber 1, 1910, boys, 163; girls, 170; 333.
6. Loss in ten years, 35.
7. Number of persons between ages of 7 and 14, Septem- ber 1, 1910, boys, 113; girls, 135; total, 248.
8. Illiterate minors over 14 years of age, 0.
9. Total enrollment for year ending June, 1910, 358.
10. Average membership, 318.13.
11. Average attendance, 294.14.
12. Percentage of attendance, 92.40.
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EYE AND EAR TESTS.
Whole number tested, 318. Number defective in sight, 43. Number defective in hearing, 16. Number parents notified, 46.
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DISTRICT DIRECTORY.
Superintendency District : Harwich, Chatham, Orleans, Eastham.
DISTRICT OFFICERS.
Chairman-L. W. D. Eldredge, South Chatham. Secretary-George S. Hall, Orleans.
BOARDS OF EDUCATION.
Harwich. John P. Nickerson, M. D., Chairman, West Harwich. Joseph B. Atkins, Secretary, Pleasant Lake.
Thomas H. Nickerson, Treasurer, Harwichport.
Chatham.
L. W. D. Eldredge, Chairman, South Chatham. Augustus C. Ellis, Secretary, Chatham.
Charles A. Howes, Treasurer, Chatham.
Orleans.
George S. Hall, Chairman, Orleans ..
Charles W. Hopkins, Secretary, East Orleans.
Elnathan E. Eldredge, Treasurer, South Orleans.
Eastham. Eldad Higgins, Chairman, Eastham. Mrs. Annie Moore, Secretary, Eastham. William F. Knowles, Treasurer, South Eastham.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
Loring G . Williams, Harwich.
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TEACHERS.
HARWICH.
High.
James L. Jordan, Principal.
Marion L. Russell, Assistant. Mildred H. Murphy, Special.
Grades.
Hattie F. Weeks, grades 6, 7, 8, Centre Grammar. Edith Olmstead, grades 1, 2, 3, Centre Primary. Dorothy Perry, grades 4, 5, Centre Intermediate. M. Gertrude Lane, grades 5, 6, 7, 8, East Grammar. Myra C. Chase, grades 1, 2, 3, 4, East Primary. Irene Baker, grades 1, 2, 3, North Primary. Elizabeth Nelson, grades 4, 5, 6, 7, North Grammar. Georgie B. Collins, grades 5, 6, 7, 8, West Grammar. Katharine Norton, grades 1, 2, 3, 4, West Primary. Lizzie A. Nickerson, grades 5, 6, 7, 8, Harwichport Grammar.
Caroline M. Holbrook, grades 1, 2, 3, 4, Harwichport Primary.
CHATHAM.
High.
Charles A. Guild, Principal.
Faustina Freeman, Assistant. Anna B. Pearce, Assistant. Ruth Barrows, grades seventh and eighth.
Madella Buck, grades fifth and sixth.
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Grades.
Caroline I. Taylor, grades 5, 6, 7, 8, South Grammar.
Althena Bassett, grades 1, 2, 3, 4, South Primary.
Mary E. Howes, grades 1, 2, 3, 4, West Chatham.
Alice G. Dolloff, grades 1, 2, 3, 4, Atwood.
Alice Smith, grades 1, 2, 3, 4, Village.
Mary E. Ryder, grades 1, 2, 3, 4, North Primary.
ORLEANS. High.
Herbert D. Stewart, Principal.
Marie Wood, Assistant.
Mary E. Shute, Assistant.
Grades.
· Rachel U. Cornwell, grades 7 and 8. Matilda Gamble, grades 5 and 6. Lowvisa Hawkins, grades 3 and 4. Victoria Jansson, grades 1 and 2.
EASTHAM. Rose M. Bunnell, grades 7, 8, 9. Marie M. Tanner, grades 4, 5, 6. Florence W. Keith, grades 1, 2, 3.
Supervisor of Music and Drawing. Ingrid E. Ekman.
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STATISTICS OF DISTRICT.
December 31, 1910.
Population of Harwich, census of 1910, 2,115. Population of Chatham, census of 1910, 1,564. Population of Orleans, census of 1910, 1,077. Population of Eastham, census of 1910, 518. Population of District, census of 1910, 5,274. Lost in population in ten years by Harwich, 219. Lost in population in ten years by Chatham, 185. Lost in population in ten years by Orleans, 46. Gain in population in ten years by Eastham, 16.
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INDEX
Town Officers, 1910
2
Assessors' Report :
Valuation of Town.
2
State and County Tax.
4
Tax abatements,
1905-1906 ..
4
1907
5
1908
7
1909
11
1910
15
66
settlements
15
Overseers of Poor:
Poor in Almshouse.
19
Supplies furnished in Alms-
house
19
Outside Poor.
21
Poor of Other Towns
23
State Paupers ..
24
Professional Services
.24
Summary
24
Selectmen's Report:
Town Officers.
26
Assessors
26
Registrars of Voters
27
Election Officers.
27
Schools .
29
Board of Health.
29
Miscellaneous Expenses
30
Exchange Account. 33
Tree Warden. .
35
Inspector of Animals. 35
Fish Warden.
35
Fire Warden.
36
Suppression of Crime
36
Repairs on Public Buildings. . 37
District Court.
37
State Tax .. 38
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths. 39
State Macadam. 39
County Tax
39
Insurance
40
State Aid. 40
Bank Tax. 40
Treasurer's Bond. 40
Interest
41
Macadam Loan 41
Loans
42
Brooks School Medal Fund .. 44
Broadbrooks Library 44
Brooks Library
44
Financial Condition
45
Appropriations
47
School Calendar
34
Road Commissioners' Report :
Repairs
49
East Section .
49,54,67
West Section ..
. 51, 57, 66, 68, 69
Middle Section.
52, 60, 68, 69
.
Bridges
66
Fences and Railings
67
Town Macadam Road.
69
Brewster Road Repairs
71
Island Road ...
72
Chas. T. Chase Road
73
Auditors' Report
74
Brooks Park Commissioners ..
.75
Brooks Library Trustees.
77
Caleb Chase Fund.
79
Treasurer's Report
.80
Town Clerk's Report:
Births
83
Births, Portuguese
84
Marriages
85
Deaths
.87
Dog License Acct.
89
Town Meeting Warrant
.90
School Committee's Report:
School Census .. 4
Teachers' Salaries.
4
Drawing and Music.
6
Janitors
6
Fuel
6
Repairs and Incidentals 7
Transportation
9
Miscellaneous
10
Superintendent's Salary 10
Supply Agent's Acct. 10
Supply Agent's
Financial
A.cct
11
Itemized Expenditures
of
Supply Agent.
11
Recapitulation
12
Auditor's Report.
13
Superintendent's Report.
15
High School Report.
26
Supervisor of Music's Report. 27
Supervisor
of
Drawing's
Report
28
Commencement
29
Class of 1910
29
Roll of Honor. 30
Grammar School Promotions. 32
Statistics
.33
Brooks Medal. 34
General Statistics. 35
Brooks Medal Winners. 35
District Directory .
37
District Statistics
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